Mr Aman Chandra
Consultant Ophthalmologist
BSc (Hons), MBBS, MRCSEd, FRCOphth, PhD, MFSTEd
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I qualified from Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ hospitals, in London with a further degree in Pharmacology from King’s College London. After training posts in Neurosurgery and Emergency Medicine, I undertook ophthalmic training at leading institutions in London including Moorfields Eye Hospital, St Thomas’ Hospital and the National Hospital for neurology and neurosurgery. During this period I was comprehensively trained in ophthalmology.
I subsequently completed two further sub specialist surgical retinal fellowships at Moorfields Eye Hospital and The Royal Victoria Eye & Ear Hospital in Melbourne; the largest eye hospital in Australia.
In my clinical practice, I am happy to help with all general ophthalmic conditions. I offer specialist treatment in cataract surgery, including multi-focal lenses. My sub-specialist area of interest is in diseases of the retina and provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for these. These include age related macular degeneration, complications of diabetes, retinal vein occlusions, retinal detachments, macular holes and epiretinal membranes. Managing these conditions include laser treatment, intravitreal injections and surgery. I have further interest in genetics eye diseases, and in particular connective tissue disorders affecting the eye.
I have received numerous awards for my medical and academic work. These have been awarded from Moorfields Eye Hospital, the European Society of Ophthalmology, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the Syme Medal (Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh). I have over 40 peer reviewed publications and have lectured across the world.
I am available for appointments at the Spire Wellesley Hospital on Tuesday afternoons.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Aman Chandra at Spire include:
Ophthalmology
- Cataract removal surgery
- Age-related macular degeneration treatment
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Macular degeneration
Special Clinical Interests: Genetic eye diseases, and in particular connective tissue disorders affecting the eye.
Qualification and professional memberships
Professional memberships
Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
British & Eire Associations of Vitreoretinal Surgeons
American Association of Ophthalmologists
European Retina, Macula and Vitreous Society (EURETINA)
British Medical Association
Medical Defence Union
General Medical Council
Professional leadership
Medical Advisor to the Marfan Trust UK
Research and publications
In addition to my clinical specialisation, research is an integral part of my work. I have led multi centred research investigating the genetics of rhegmatogenous retinal detachments and ectopia lentis. I co discovered the first genetic association for retinal detachments and have provided the definitive genetic analysis for ectopia lentis. For this work, I was awarded a PhD from the University College London Institute of Ophthalmology, and the Syme Medal from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd). I have received further awards from Moorfields Eye Hospital, the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, the RCSEd and the European Ophthalmology Society. I have authored over 40 peer reviewed publications (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=chandra+a+and+eye) and two book chapters. I have raised over £100,000 in grants for academic research from Moorfields Eye Hospital, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Fight for Sight UK.
I continue my research collaborations across the world, and am the research lead for ophthalmology at Southend University Hospital. I peer reviews scientific papers for numerous medical journals and am a section editor for the journal Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology; journal of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists.
Current NHS posts
Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Orsett Hospital, Essex
Contact information
| Telephone | Spire Wellesley insured patients: 01702 447 921, Spire Wellesley self pay patients: 01702 447 926 |
| Website | https://www.chandraeyesurgeon.com |
| Private secretary | Amanda Dunn |
| Private secretary telephone | 07926 008 140 |